Medical Laboratory Technician

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Specimen Services, Pathology - Whangarei Hospital
• Permanent Fulltime position, working 40 hours per week
• This is a great role as it allows for a 24/7 roster with a rostered day off, where you can enjoy time off with your family and outdoors in the winterless north.
• As well as a warm climate, the "winterless north" offers excellent schools, affordable housing and scenic coastal areas offering a range of recreational activities. We are just a two hours' drive or 25-minute flight from the international hub of Auckland.

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

As a Medical Laboratory Technician, you will assist in the receipt, documentation, registration, processing of all specimens, including those referred to other laboratories, as required by authorized policies and protocols. You will also be required to perform other technical and operational duties normally expected of a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT), such as those related to efficient and effective operations of the Pathology service.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Our team of 22 strive to provide excellent services to the patients of Northland. You have the opportunity to work in one of the most modern labs in New Zealand.

 For more information on living and working in Northland, click here

About you

• Medical Laboratory Technician with registration with the New Zealand Medical Sciences Council
• Basic computer literacy
• Experience working within a Medical Laboratory
• Proven ability to rapidly learn new knowledge and skills.
• A basic understanding of health/illness and prevention of infection.
• A basic understanding of filing systems.
• Previous experience within a Healthcare setting.
• Ability to work as a team member

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.  

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.”  All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by 20^th July 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Olivia Matthews at NL-jobs@tewhatuora.govt.nz.

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.